Sturm Graz vs Rangers 2 Oct 2025

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This match is played on date 2 Oct 2025
This match takes place in Merkur Arena (Graz) – In championship competitions Europa League by Season 2025/2026
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⚽ Sturm Graz vs Rangers – Match Preview
Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | SK Sturm Graz (Austria) vs Rangers FC (Scotland) |
Competition | UEFA Europa League – Group Stage, 2025/26 |
Date | Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 21:00 local time (19:00 UTC) |
Venue | Merkur Arena, Graz, Austria |
Broadcast | UEFA official broadcasters (DAZN, Sky Sport Austria, BBC Scotland, TNT Sports) |
Last Meeting | First-ever competitive encounter |
Head-to-Head | Sturm Graz: 0 wins – Rangers: 0 wins – Draws: 0 |
🔎 OVERVIEW
The Europa League group stage continues with Sturm Graz hosting Rangers at the Merkur Arena.
Sturm Graz, the Austrian champions, will aim to exploit their home advantage, control possession, and use their tactical organization to create scoring opportunities. Rangers, one of Scotland’s most decorated clubs, are expected to rely on experience, physicality, and quick transitions to test the Austrian side.
This clash promises a tactical battle between Sturm Graz’s disciplined structure and Rangers’ high-intensity, direct approach.
🔴 STURM GRAZ – AUSTRIAN DISCIPLINE
Sturm Graz have been consistent in Austria and in European competitions, blending tactical maturity with attacking ambition. Their home form is strong, and they will look to impose themselves early in the match.
Strengths:
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Compact and well-organized defense
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Effective ball progression through midfield
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Strong set-piece threat at home
Key Players:
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Baptiste Santamaria – Midfield leader, breaking up play and dictating tempo
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Otar Kiteishvili – Creative winger, able to unlock defenses
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Manprit Sarkaria – Forward with pace and finishing ability
Likely Tactics: A 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on compactness, ball control, and exploiting wide areas with quick passes.
🔵 RANGERS – SCOTTISH POWER
Rangers enter this match with European experience and a reputation for physical, fast-paced football. Their tactical flexibility and disciplined approach make them a threat even away from home.
Strengths:
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Strong defensive organization with quick pressing
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Clinical on the counter-attack
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Experienced squad in European competitions
Key Players:
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Glenn Middleton – Winger with speed and dribbling skill
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Joe Aribo – Midfield dynamo, linking defense and attack efficiently
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Graham Dorrans – Creative playmaker, shaping attacks and set-pieces
Likely Tactics: A 4-3-3 setup, focusing on absorbing pressure, exploiting spaces on the break, and using wingers to stretch the Austrian defense.
📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD SNAPSHOT
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Total Meetings: 0
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Sturm Graz Wins: 0
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Rangers Wins: 0
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Draws: 0
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First-ever competitive encounter
📉 FORM GUIDE (LAST 5 MATCHES)
TEAM | FORM |
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Sturm Graz | 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟨 |
Rangers | 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟨 |
🎯 MATCH VERDICT
Prediction: Sturm Graz 1–2 Rangers
While Sturm Graz will be tough to break down at home, Rangers’ experience, direct play, and clinical counter-attacks give them the edge. Expect a competitive match with both teams creating chances, but Rangers may narrowly secure the victory.